AS 2027 POLLS DRAW NEAR, ADAMAWA TRADERS CHAIRMAN URGES MEMBERS TO UPDATE, COLLECT PVCs

By Alhassan Haladu, Yola

As the Independent National Electoral Commission,INEC in Adamawa State, has embarked on preparation for the 2027 General Elections, traders have been reminded of the need to update and collect their PVCs to enable their votes count in the forthcoming general elections.

The Chairman of Adamawa State Trader's Association, Alhaji Muhammed Ibrahim 86, who disclosed this to Radio Nigeria in yola, said having PVCs is the only alternative to electing leaders that would address their concerns and improve their businesses.

Ibrahim 86, urged traders to remain committed and bear all the hardship involved while updating and collecting their PVCs, as it remains the only legitimate way to fighting for their constitutional rights.

He equally admonished all the categories of traders to maintain unity among them, regardless of their status, noting that their cooperation would help greatly in boosting commercial activities across the state.

The Chairman further warned young traders to distance themselves from participating in political thuggery and instigating violence, before, during and after the elections.

86, called on Nigerians, particularly religious and traditional leaders to continue seeking for Devine intervention, with a view to addressing the security challenges in the country and recording a hitch free 2027 elections.

In the meantime, a yola based political Analyst,Alh Yusuf Ibbi observed that the issue of security and logistics can pose a serious challenge in having a credible election, pointing out that there's the need for a synergy of purpose by the security agencies, the political parties and the citizenry towards ensuring the conduct of a free, fair and credible election across the country.

Alh Ibbi however identified vote buying and voter apathy as the greatest threat towards guaranteeing free, fair and credible election not only in Adamawa State but the country in general, hence the need for adequate voter education by INEC and other relevant government and non governmental organizations towards sensitizing Nigerians on how best to conduct themselves before, during and after the elections.

He however said, ordinary voters in the state are eager to participate in the 2027 General elections, but many are still discouraged by vote buying and unfulfilled promises by some disgruntled  elements among the politicians.